Witches In Literature: Which Witch is Which?
Throughout history you will find mentions and whispers of witches in literature. From Circe, the first witch mentioned in western literature, to Hecate, Morgan le Fay, Baba Yaga, the Wicked Witch of the West, and the most recent witch starlet— Hermione Granger. Who were witches…
10 Gothic Horror Stories to Haunt Your Dreams
Who doesn’t love a good gothic horror novel in the fall? Big beautiful spooky houses, macabre families, doomed romance… so wonderful. Classic or modern, these are some of the most atmospheric stories around. If you’re looking for a moody fall read, gothic horror is definitely…
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Explained
Every Halloween you start hearing whispers about Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horsemen. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is considered one of America’s first horror ghost stories and it scared the bejeebies out early settlers. Why be worried about witches when the Headless Horsemen was…
Spooks, Specters and Shadows, Oh My – Horror Month at Fully Booked
It’s the spoo-kiest time of the yeeeaaar… that sounds better in my head. I’ll find a way to make it work. Anyway, it’s October and our theme this month at Fully Booked is perhaps unoriginal, but extremely appropriate: Horror, and to start off, we will…
There Goes the Neighborhood: Review of The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires
When one thinks of a vampire slayer, many different iterations come to mind: Van Helsing’s trove of weapons, Buffy’s wise cracking, butt-kicking antics, and yet somehow housewives never come to mind. But that’s exactly what Charleston, South Carolina gets in Grady Hendrix’s latest dive into…
Stephen King ‘Later’ New Novel Set To Release In March 2021: Everything We Know
The master of horror, Stephen King never seems to stop publishing new and gripping novels. He announced today on Twitter, August 3rd 2020, that he will be releasing a new novel in March of 2021 called: ‘Later’. This will be his novel number 63. Just…
How Stephen King Almost Threw Away His Most Successful Book
When the name of Stephen King is mentioned, everyone knows who he is. He is the world renown horror writer who has published over 63 novels. At the age of 72 he is still writing. But he was not always this successful. Actually, back in…
Top 10 Stephen King Books to Read Before you Die
There are just some days when you want to curl up with a blanket, pick up a spooky read from your favourite author, turn down the lights and become immersed in a world of endless possibilities outside of your own. A world where anything can…
I Ain’t Afraid of No Demons: Review of My Best Friend’s Exorcism
If there’s one thing I love more than coming of age stories, it’s horror. A novel that combines the two? Perfection. It’s all too easy to find relatable characters and experiences when you’ve lived through your teenage years and can reflect on them in an…
What is considered Stephen King’s best book?
If you have ever been interested in reading any kind of horror stories, books or even watching a scary movie, you most likely have heard of The King Of Horror, Mr. Stephen King. And if you haven’t, well then you’re in the right place, because…